ganglion

ganglion definition - medical

gan·gli·on (găngˈglē-ən)

noun pl. gan·gli·ons or gan·gli·a (-glē-ə)
  1. A group of nerve cells forming a nerve center, especially one located outside the brain or spinal cord. Also called neuroganglion.
  2. A benign tumorlike cyst containing mucopolysaccharide-rich fluid enclosed within fibrous tissue and usually attached to a tendon sheath in the hand, wrist, or foot. Also called myxoid cyst, synovial cyst.

Related Forms:

  • ganˈgli·al adjective

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